The Chris Hedges Report 'The Silent Holocaust' — The Israeli and CIA Sponsored Guatemalan Genocide (w/ Jennifer Harbury) | The Chris Hedges Report
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Aug 6, 2025 In this gripping discussion, attorney and human rights activist Jennifer Harbury recounts her firsthand experiences of the Guatemalan genocide, revealing the chilling role of the CIA and U.S. support for oppressive regimes. She draws eerie parallels between past atrocities in Guatemala and current humanitarian crises in Gaza. Harbury delves into the resilience of indigenous communities, their struggles for rights, and the psychological scars left by state-sponsored violence. Her powerful narrative uncovers a dark history often overshadowed by silence.
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Israeli-US Role in Guatemalan Genocide
- The Guatemalan genocide was a brutal military campaign targeting indigenous Mayans and alleged communists with US support.
- Israel supplied weapons and training, modeling tactics on their own historical military operations against Palestinians.
Parallels Between Guatemala and Gaza
- Both Guatemalan and Gaza genocides target indigenous populations through displacement, destruction, and control.
- Strategies like confinement, starvation, and destruction of crops echo each other in these genocidal campaigns.
Harsh Reality in Model Villages
- In Guatemalan model villages, military controlled all food and medical supplies, punishing villagers severely for any perceived aid to rebels.
- Harrowing example: a dying baby was denied medical help by military, resulting in its death.
